shy

(noun) a quick throw. Example: "He gave the ball a shy to the first baseman."

(verb) start suddenly, as from fright.

(verb) throw quickly.

(adj) lacking self-confidence. Synonyms: diffident (vs. confident), timid, unsure. Examples: "Stood in the doorway diffident and abashed." "Problems that call for bold not timid responses." "A very unsure young man."

(adj) short. Synonyms: shy(predicate). Example: "Eleven is one shy of a dozen."

(adj) wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things. Example: "Shy of strangers."